Highest-Paying Jobs in Montana (2025)
Ranking 132 occupations by median salary in Montana · Source: BLS OES & H-1B filings
Avg. Median Salary (MT)
$85,911
-15.6% vs national avg
National Median
$101,797
across all states
Total Employed
243K+
workers tracked in Montana
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Montana
Occupations in Montana ranked by median annual salary (2025 BLS OES data).
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary | vs National | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologist | $360,330 | -4.2% | 110 |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physician | $330,760 | +28.3% | 460 |
| 3 | Nurse Anesthetist | $277,380 | +13.1% | — |
| 4 | Pediatrician | $273,260 | +26.8% | 50 |
| 5 | Chief Executive Officer | $182,340 | -14.2% | 670 |
| 6 | Dentist | $167,200 | -4.8% | 380 |
| 7 | Marketing Manager | $165,580 | +13.1% | — |
| 8 | Engineering Manager | $146,030 | -12.1% | 560 |
| 9 | Pharmacist | $142,080 | -0.6% | 1K |
| 10 | Physician Assistant | $141,470 | +4.0% | 600 |
| 11 | Nurse Practitioner | $137,210 | +2.6% | 1K |
| 12 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $132,860 | -18.4% | 1K |
| 13 | Financial Manager | $131,060 | -13.1% | 2K |
| 14 | Administrative Services Manager | $129,670 | +14.4% | 400 |
| 15 | Chemical Engineer | $127,490 | +10.3% | 80 |
| 16 | Purchasing Manager | $123,480 | -11.7% | 160 |
| 17 | Software Developer | $121,990 | -4.2% | 2K |
| 18 | Industrial Production Manager | $120,690 | -3.0% | 270 |
| 19 | Sales Manager | $117,390 | -15.8% | 1K |
| 20 | Human Resources Manager | $115,280 | -16.8% | 530 |
| 21 | Database Administrator | $109,990 | -17.0% | — |
| 22 | Medical and Health Services Manager | $105,840 | -12.0% | 2K |
| 23 | Construction Manager | $104,480 | -8.6% | 2K |
| 24 | Industrial Engineer | $104,430 | -2.0% | 390 |
| 25 | Computer Network Architect | $104,300 | -17.5% | 250 |
Healthcare
Radiologist
110 employed
$360,330
-4.2% vs national
Family Medicine Physician
460 employed
$330,760
+28.3% vs national
Nurse Anesthetist
$277,380
+13.1% vs national
Pediatrician
50 employed
$273,260
+26.8% vs national
Dentist
380 employed
$167,200
-4.8% vs national
Pharmacist
1K employed
$142,080
-0.6% vs national
Physician Assistant
600 employed
$141,470
+4.0% vs national
Nurse Practitioner
1K employed
$137,210
+2.6% vs national
Medical and Health Services Manager
2K employed
$105,840
-12.0% vs national
Optometrist
140 employed
$104,280
-23.4% vs national
Veterinarian
510 employed
$99,390
-20.5% vs national
Dental Hygienist
860 employed
$98,440
+1.6% vs national
Physical Therapist
1K employed
$91,450
-10.0% vs national
Occupational Therapist
420 employed
$88,990
-9.9% vs national
Registered Nurse
11K employed
$85,280
-9.4% vs national
Respiratory Therapist
390 employed
$81,190
-3.2% vs national
Speech-Language Pathologist
490 employed
$78,740
-13.8% vs national
Radiologic Technologist
850 employed
$77,070
-5.2% vs national
Dietitian and Nutritionist
230 employed
$71,580
-2.6% vs national
Licensed Practical Nurse
2K employed
$62,210
-6.8% vs national
Mental Health Counselor
2K employed
$59,000
-0.6% vs national
Pharmacy Technician
1K employed
$49,400
+8.8% vs national
Medical Assistant
2K employed
$46,820
+5.0% vs national
Dental Assistant
1K employed
$46,680
-4.9% vs national
Rehabilitation Counselor
330 employed
$45,240
-6.0% vs national
Social Worker
740 employed
$45,160
-21.0% vs national
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
4K employed
$40,900
-2.2% vs national
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
10K employed
$36,630
+4.8% vs national
Management
Chief Executive Officer
670 employed
$182,340
-14.2% vs national
Marketing Manager
$165,580
+13.1% vs national
Administrative Services Manager
400 employed
$129,670
+14.4% vs national
Purchasing Manager
160 employed
$123,480
-11.7% vs national
Industrial Production Manager
270 employed
$120,690
-3.0% vs national
Sales Manager
1K employed
$117,390
-15.8% vs national
Human Resources Manager
530 employed
$115,280
-16.8% vs national
Construction Manager
2K employed
$104,480
-8.6% vs national
Public Relations Manager
180 employed
$99,990
-22.7% vs national
Training and Development Manager
70 employed
$98,950
-20.7% vs national
Management Analyst
2K employed
$97,470
-0.3% vs national
General and Operations Manager
12K employed
$91,380
-15.5% vs national
Project Management Specialist
3K employed
$87,890
-11.0% vs national
Human Resources Specialist
2K employed
$63,790
-12.2% vs national
Property and Real Estate Manager
1K employed
$58,050
-15.1% vs national
Engineering
Engineering Manager
560 employed
$146,030
-12.1% vs national
Chemical Engineer
80 employed
$127,490
+10.3% vs national
Industrial Engineer
390 employed
$104,430
-2.0% vs national
Petroleum Engineer
$104,060
-22.0% vs national
Environmental Engineer
300 employed
$100,140
-3.8% vs national
Mechanical Engineer
500 employed
$94,190
-10.6% vs national
Civil Engineer
2K employed
$93,070
-6.1% vs national
Electrical Engineer
790 employed
$87,360
-23.7% vs national
Materials Engineer
90 employed
$76,030
-30.2% vs national
Technology
Computer and Information Systems Manager
1K employed
$132,860
-18.4% vs national
Software Developer
2K employed
$121,990
-4.2% vs national
Database Administrator
$109,990
-17.0% vs national
Computer Network Architect
250 employed
$104,300
-17.5% vs national
Data Scientist
220 employed
$100,490
-6.3% vs national
Computer Systems Analyst
850 employed
$91,310
-12.3% vs national
Computer Programmer
$89,920
-6.3% vs national
Software Engineer
540 employed
$81,970
-23.2% vs national
Information Security Analyst
380 employed
$81,950
-29.9% vs national
Network Administrator
850 employed
$80,950
-13.6% vs national
Operations Research Analyst
150 employed
$80,400
-9.9% vs national
Web and Digital Interface Designer
100 employed
$77,030
-10.3% vs national
Web Developer
550 employed
$62,060
-28.1% vs national
Computer Network Support Specialist
890 employed
$61,150
-16.6% vs national
Computer User Support Specialist
2K employed
$58,460
-3.8% vs national
Finance
Financial Manager
2K employed
$131,060
-13.1% vs national
Financial Analyst
440 employed
$99,190
+2.1% vs national
Personal Financial Advisor
$97,450
-1.6% vs national
Economist
90 employed
$89,340
-19.7% vs national
Financial Examiner
140 employed
$80,970
-9.3% vs national
Budget Analyst
360 employed
$79,700
-9.8% vs national
Tax Examiner
270 employed
$76,350
-5.1% vs national
Accountant
5K employed
$75,810
-8.2% vs national
Credit Analyst
190 employed
$74,650
-8.6% vs national
Loan Officer
1K employed
$71,570
-6.3% vs national
Compliance Officer
1K employed
$66,660
-15.6% vs national
Insurance Sales Agent
2K employed
$62,040
-2.3% vs national
Science
Physicist
30 employed
$103,800
-32.5% vs national
Medical Scientist
320 employed
$101,950
+10.5% vs national
Urban and Regional Planner
270 employed
$80,770
-3.6% vs national
Environmental Scientist
570 employed
$80,260
+0.3% vs national
Geoscientist
210 employed
$75,520
-16.7% vs national
Psychologist
150 employed
$68,160
-29.9% vs national
Chemist
300 employed
$61,890
-32.7% vs national
Legal
Business & Operations
Logistician
280 employed
$81,270
-2.6% vs national
Real Estate Sales Agent
370 employed
$79,100
+34.1% vs national
Market Research Analyst
1K employed
$68,080
-6.6% vs national
Public Relations Specialist
2K employed
$63,780
-8.2% vs national
Real Estate Broker
400 employed
$63,240
-9.8% vs national
Training and Development Specialist
900 employed
$62,880
-8.4% vs national
Purchasing Agent
1K employed
$62,850
-18.2% vs national
Editor
200 employed
$61,750
-7.4% vs national
Skilled Trades
Plumber
2K employed
$79,960
+16.6% vs national
Construction Supervisor
4K employed
$76,910
-7.3% vs national
Electrician
3K employed
$76,760
+10.8% vs national
Automotive Service Technician
3K employed
$58,740
+12.6% vs national
Construction Laborer
5K employed
$49,830
+1.1% vs national
Maintenance and Repair Worker
5K employed
$46,870
-7.5% vs national
Air Traffic Controller
90 employed
$33,990
-40.3% vs national
Creative
Art Director
100 employed
$73,850
-22.2% vs national
Commercial and Industrial Designer
60 employed
$72,990
-10.8% vs national
Interior Designer
290 employed
$61,770
-6.3% vs national
Graphic Designer
610 employed
$56,890
-6.1% vs national
Producer and Director
390 employed
$52,580
-25.6% vs national
Audio and Video Technician
140 employed
$46,700
-14.0% vs national
Protective Services
Education
Librarian
640 employed
$63,870
-5.4% vs national
Middle School Teacher
2K employed
$61,550
-10.2% vs national
Secondary School Teacher
4K employed
$60,990
-13.4% vs national
Instructional Coordinator
740 employed
$60,920
-20.1% vs national
School Counselor
890 employed
$57,900
-10.8% vs national
Elementary School Teacher
5K employed
$57,530
-15.6% vs national
Kindergarten Teacher
400 employed
$47,590
-25.8% vs national
Tutor
1K employed
$45,050
+1.0% vs national